A MAJORITY of manufacturing businesses that invest in new technology do so to boost productivity. The question is, do these technologies result in real productivity gains, and if so, by how much?
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Rise in sales expectations for manufacturing industry: survey
Australian manufacturing, retail and wholesale firms recorded a dramatic lift in expectations for the June quarter, with the outlook for sales hitting its highest level in almost a decade, according to a survey by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Free workshop to help injured workers return to work
Work Safe Victoria will hold a free workshop showing employers how to help injured workers return to work sooner.
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigates A380 engine failure
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating an uncontained engine failure on a Qantas A380, which cut out over Bantam Island, Indonesia, on 4 November 2010.
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Hitachi ends TV manufacturing
Hitachi has become the latest casualty in the global television manufacturing market having announced its exit from the shrinking sector after 50 years.
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Chinese subsidies put local steelmakers at unfair disadvantage, says ASI
Australian steelmakers are at a disadvantage due to Chinese Government subsidies and the undervalued yuan, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) says.
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Investment in new technology to boost productivity: Ai Group report
Over 70% of manufacturing, service and construction businesses that invested in new technology did so to improve productivity, a report by the Australian Industry Group and Deloitte has found.
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Loscam’s largest pallet repair facility opens in Melbourne’s west
Loscam officially opened its new $20 million purpose-built pallet repair facility and depot in Melbourne’s west this week.
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Food manufacturers fight to keep products local
With the high Australian dollar, the threat of off-shoring, and the looming carbon tax, local manufacturers of food and domestic products are taking steps to ensure they stay viable and competitive.
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Australian food manufacturers are keeping it local
With the high Australian dollar, the threat of off-shoring, and the looming carbon tax, local manufacturers of food and domestic products are taking steps to ensure they stay viable and competitive.
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